Bathroom remodel cost in Amarillo, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,150 – $20,600
- Per sq ft
- $88.50 – $442
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #261
- 1 = most expensive
Amarillo homeowners pay roughly $4,150 to $20,600 to remodel a bathroom at 45 sq ft, or $88.50 to $442 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Amarillo is 11% lower. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $26.91 an hour in the Amarillo area, 12% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Amarillo, TX, standard level
$9,100 to $15,700
About $195 to $336 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,200 | $7,200 |
| Labor | $4,600 | $7,900 |
| Permits and fees | $350 | $570 |
| Total | $9,100 | $15,700 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Amarillo, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $5,700 | $9,500 | 46% |
| Labor | $2,100 | $6,250 | $10,400 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $180 | $460 | $730 | 4% |
| Total | $4,150 | $12,400 | $20,600 | 100% |
Why Amarillo prices look the way they do
Labor is 50% of the midpoint bill here, against 53% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (25%), tile and stone setters (25%), carpenters (20%), electricians (10%), drywall and ceiling tile installers (10%), painters, construction and maintenance (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Amarillo the blended ratio comes out at 0.84.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Amarillo metro is 93.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 45 sq ft comes to $5,700, compared with $6,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (91.8) and land at $180 to $730.
Data note: 35% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Amarillo. The wage table below marks each row.
How Amarillo compares
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Amarillo. Lubbock is the lowest at about $12,000 (midpoint, 45 sq ft), 125 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amarillo, TXthis page | $4,150 – $20,600 | $12,400 | |
| Lubbock, TX125 miles | $4,000 – $19,900 | $12,000 | −3% |
| Midland, TX220 miles | $4,350 – $21,600 | $13,000 | +5% |
| Santa Fe, NM230 miles | $4,200 – $20,900 | $12,600 | +1% |
| Abilene, TX230 miles | $4,050 – $20,000 | $12,000 | −3% |
| Odessa, TX235 miles | $4,300 – $21,300 | $12,800 | +3% |
| Texas (statewide) | $4,350 – $21,500 | $12,900 | +4% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +13% |
Across 300 US metros, Amarillo comes in at #261 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $18,400; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $11,600 (midpoints, 45 sq ft). Statewide, Amarillo is 4% below the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $4,500 – $22,200 | $13,300 | +7% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $4,400 – $21,900 | $13,200 | +6% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $4,300 – $21,400 | $12,900 | +4% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $4,200 – $20,700 | $12,500 | +1% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $4,000 – $19,900 | $12,000 | −3% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $3,950 – $19,700 | $11,800 | −5% |
Cities with a workforce like Amarillo's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Amarillo against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $4,950 – $24,600 | $14,800 | +19% |
| Rochester, MN | 122,980 jobs | $5,100 – $25,400 | $15,200 | +23% |
| Duluth, MN | 124,710 jobs | $5,050 – $25,000 | $15,000 | +21% |
| Midland, TX | 122,180 jobs | $4,350 – $21,600 | $13,000 | +5% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: bathroom remodel pricing in Amarillo
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Amarillo wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$4,150 to $10,800
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$9,100 to $15,700
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$14,000 to $20,600
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $1,950 – $5,000 | $4,250 – $7,300 | $6,550 – $9,600 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $3,700 – $9,600 | $8,150 – $14,000 | $12,500 – $18,400 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,500 – $14,200 | $12,000 – $20,700 | $18,600 – $27,300 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $9,050 – $23,400 | $19,800 – $34,200 | $30,600 – $44,900 |
Bathroom remodel: what moves the price in Amarillo
Tile
New tile costs $10-$50 per square foot installed, and regrouting runs $7-$28 per square foot.
Moving plumbing
Keeping the toilet, tub and vanity in place keeps plumbing costs down. Moving them does not.
Contractor fee
A general contractor charges $50-$150 an hour or 10-20% of the project cost.
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 6 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Amarillo is 0.84 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 25%) the local median is $26.91 an hour, which is 12% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.26 and $30.50 an hour. BLS counts 440 of them working in the area, 35.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 25% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Amarillo metro, so we used the Texas statewide median: $22.61 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $19.28 and $26.45 an hour.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 20%) the local median is $22.97 an hour, which is 21% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.55 and $29.60 an hour. BLS counts 350 of them working in the area, 28.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $26.13 an hour, 14% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $20.89 and $32.54 an hour. About 750 work in the metro. That is 60.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Amarillo metro, so we used the Texas statewide median: $22.88 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $19.28 and $28.09 an hour.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 10%) the local median is $20.35 an hour, which is 14% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $17.72 and $21.74 an hour. BLS counts 170 of them working in the area, 13.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 14.5), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($30.50 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $220. At the 25th percentile ($21.26) it shrinks by about $340. The total moves by 1.8% or 2.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 123,930 jobs in the Amarillo area. That makes it the 175th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.08% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $21.26 | $26.91 | $30.50 | $30.67 | 0.88 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $19.28 | $22.61 | $26.45 | $26.77 | 0.84 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $18.55 | $22.97 | $29.60 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $20.89 | $26.13 | $32.54 | $30.38 | 0.86 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $19.28 | $22.88 | $28.09 | $28.33 | 0.81 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $17.72 | $20.35 | $21.74 | $23.75 | 0.86 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Amarillo?
Because every project leans on different trades, Amarillo's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −9% and kitchen cabinets −13%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $810 – $2,500 | −11% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $16,900 – $28,800 | −9% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,800 – $12,100 | −13% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,000 – $13,500 | −10% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
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Bathroom remodel in Amarillo: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Amarillo?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,150 to $20,600 in the Amarillo area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,100 to $15,700. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Amarillo?
About $88.50 to $442 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $180 to $730 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Amarillo or Lubbock?
Lubbock is 125 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $12,000, which is 3% less than Amarillo ($12,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Amarillo?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $6,250 out of $12,400. Materials are 46% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Amarillo?
$5,500 to $27,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Amarillo?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $180 to $730 for fees in the Amarillo area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Amarillo expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Texas?
Amarillo is 4% below the Texas statewide estimate ($12,900 at the midpoint). We cover 21 metros in Texas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Amarillo?
The BLS median is $26.91 an hour in the Amarillo area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.26 to $30.50.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Amarillo?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,150 to $10,800 and premium work $14,000 to $20,600. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Amarillo
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does a Bathroom Remodel Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Cost to Renovate: Renovation Labor Report 2026: Where the Money Goes (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: 2026 Building Permit Costs | Fees & Cost Calculator (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
Note on derived figures: Materials = 45% of the installed price, from Cost to Renovate's mid-range split for bathroom projects (50% labor, 45% materials, 5% permits and design). Their sample is their own guides, not a survey of contractors, so treat the split as approximate.